Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 21: 263 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316108
Common Names
- Buchholz's Baloghia
- Buchholz Baloghia
- Baloghia buchholzii
Synonyms
- Baloghia mackeeana Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Baloghia buchholzii (also called 'Buchholzii Baloghia' and 'Buchholzii', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a slender stem, reaching a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It grows on trees, rocks and other surfaces.
Uses & Benefits
Baloghia buchholzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baloghia buchholzii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baloghia buchholzii is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the mature clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Baloghia buchholzii
Baloghia buchholzii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Baloghia buchholzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baloghia buchholzii?
Baloghia buchholzii
What type of plant is Baloghia buchholzii?
Tree
What are the common names of Baloghia buchholzii?
Buchholz's Baloghia
Species in the Baloghia genus
Baloghia alternifolia,
Baloghia anisomera,
Baloghia balansae,
Baloghia brongniartii,
Baloghia buchholzii,
Baloghia bureavii,
Baloghia deplanchei,
Baloghia drimiflora,
Baloghia inophylla,
Baloghia marmorata,
Baloghia montana,
Baloghia neocaledonica,
Baloghia parviflora,
Baloghia pininsularis,
Baloghia pulchella,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,